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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County

Daniel Ruf

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Turin Prairie, Monona County

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Cedar Valley Nature Trail

Nathan Houck

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  • Major Project Updates

    NOV. 19, 2024

    Protection projects can take decades—here are some updates on parks, trails and wildlife areas you've supported.

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  • Get Outdoors for National Hiking Day

    NOV. 15, 2024

    November 17th is National Hiking Day! Now is the perfect opportunity to take a break from the business of the season, step outside and enjoy the peace nature offers. Here are some fun activities you can do this National Hiking Day.

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  • Iowa's Wildest Classroom

    NOV. 8, 2024

    Nature-based education takes many forms across the state. From partnerships with schools to forest schools, learn about some of the nature-based education options in Iowa.

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  • INHF hits 200,000 acres protected

    OCT. 29, 2024

    INHF just hit a milestone! Since our founding in 1979, we've helped protect 200,000 acres across Iowa.

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  • Acorn Crew: Spiders

    OCT. 29, 2024

    As households around the Midwest prepare for spooky season each fall, you may notice a rise in real-life spiders scurrying around your home and yard. While some may find them creepy, spiders are an important part of the ecosystem, and really quite spectacular! Learn more about spiders and how to identify their webs, then head outdoors in search of them!

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